NEW YORK, NY (February 5, 2018) — The corrupt charter school advocacy group Families for Excellent Schools is closing in part or full following a series of scandals. They were shut down in Massachusetts for corrupt election activities for which they were forced to pay the largest election law fine in Massachusetts state history. Today, … Continue reading Families for Excellent Schools’ Closure: The Defeat of Astroturf Education Advocacy
State Legislators Join AQE Proclaiming February “Education Justice Is Racial Justice” Month
ALBANY, NY (February 1, 2018) — In honor of Black History Month, the Alliance for Quality Education is proud to join state legislators in proclaiming February 2018 “Education Justice Is Racial Justice Month” in New York State. State Senator Kevin Parker, Assemblymember and Chairwoman of the Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Latrice Walker, … Continue reading State Legislators Join AQE Proclaiming February “Education Justice Is Racial Justice” Month
AQE Reacts to Executive Education Budget Proposal
ALBANY, NY (January 16, 2018) — In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed education budget announced on Tuesday, the Alliance for Quality Education and actor and AQE spokesperson Cynthia Nixon released the following joint statement: “Governor Cuomo is attempting to appear generous while perpetuating educational racism and economic inequality, at a time when nearly … Continue reading AQE Reacts to Executive Education Budget Proposal
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Statement
What does Governor Cuomo Need to do in his Budget Tomorrow to Live Up to his Commitment to Educational Equity? January 15, 2018 Dear Members of the New York State Legislature and Representatives of the Press: Governor Cuomo vowed to bring equity in education. He said: “We must address education funding inequities and dedicate more … Continue reading Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Statement
Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Glosses Over the Needs of Black, Brown and Low-Income Students
ALBANY, NY (January 3, 2018) — In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State, the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Governor Cuomo’s State of the State opened with a commitment to fight racial inequity, but his education policies are part of the problem when it comes to systemic racism in … Continue reading Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Glosses Over the Needs of Black, Brown and Low-Income Students
Education Increases Since 2008 Amount to a Zero
A new report released by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities shows that New York State is still shortchanging Black, Brown and low income students as state formula funding is below 2008 funding levels. In 2007, as a result of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, the State committed to providing $5.5 billion in operating … Continue reading Education Increases Since 2008 Amount to a Zero
NY Progressives Respond to Klein Accepting Cuomo Deal: Bad Deal Yesterday, Bad Deal Today
Any Deal Must Put New York Families, Not Politics, First On Tuesday, IDC leader Jeff Klein announced he has embraced Governor Cuomo’s proposed reunification deal. In response, community organizations across the state issued a joint statement. The statement can be attributed to the Alliance for Quality Education, Citizen Action of New York, Community Voices Heard … Continue reading NY Progressives Respond to Klein Accepting Cuomo Deal: Bad Deal Yesterday, Bad Deal Today
AQE calls for Systematic Support & Training for Educators in Wake of School Tragedy in the Bronx
NEW YORK, NY (September 28, 2017) — Our schools should be safe and supportive environments where teachers can teach and students can learn. Yesterday’s tragic incident has led to many lives being forever changed and one life lost. Families, students and educators are in need of support and comfort as they began this long and … Continue reading AQE calls for Systematic Support & Training for Educators in Wake of School Tragedy in the Bronx
New Yorkers Join Communities Nationwide Marching for Education
Wednesday Is National Day of Action To Oppose the Trump/DeVos Anti-Education Agenda New York, N.Y. (Wednesday, September 20, 2017) — Parents, educators and community members gathered Wednesday outside the Trump building on Wall Street for a rally and speak-out in support of public education, before marching to the U.S. Department of Education office. Speakers, including … Continue reading New Yorkers Join Communities Nationwide Marching for Education
Alliance for Quality Education Responds to Governor Cuomo’s Plan to put State Troopers in Public schools
Long Island Students Need Social Workers Not State Troopers BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (September 15, 2017) — Two days ago Governor Cuomo announced a plan to have New York State Troopers patrol the hallways of Long Island schools. The six school districts where Cuomo wants to deploy State Troopers are all underfunded. In fact the state owes … Continue reading Alliance for Quality Education Responds to Governor Cuomo’s Plan to put State Troopers in Public schools